MLB rumors: Yankees brass 'gung ho' after meeting with Juan Soto, while Phillies want in on free agency hunt

Juan Soto Leads a Star-Studded Group of M.L.B. Free Agents

This winter’s class looks a bit better than last year’s dismal group, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Free agent superstar Juan Soto is about to break the bank — and baseball

The New York Yankees slugger is expected to sign a deal north of $600 million that will come close to the real-dollar value of Shohei Ohtani's $700 million pact.

GM Meetings have begun. Here's the latest on Juan Soto and more

MLB's GM Meetings kicked off the hot stove season this week in San Antonio, and there are plenty of big names on the market.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Report: Juan Soto to meet with Dodgers; Giants ‘could' be next

The Dodgers won the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes last offseason. Now, they're reportedly about to enter the Juan Soto sweepstakes.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 18 hours ago

Juan Soto’s Future With the Yankees Comes Down to One Thing

To keep the star outfielder in pinstripes beyond 2024 will require a record amount of money, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

The Yankees Lost the World Series. Now They Might Lose Juan Soto.

One of baseball’s elite players could sign the largest contract in M.L.B. history this offseason.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Only Juan Soto can decide if his future is with the Yankees

Soto has repeatedly said he loved being in pinstripes. Now it's up to him whether he'll wear them again.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

MLB rumors: Phillies' owner expects increased payroll in 2025, Giants could move former All-Star reliever

MLB free agency officially opened this week

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

MLB free agency: 8 O's into pool; Giolito opts in

Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander were among eight Orioles to enter free agency, while Boston's Lucas Giolito exercised his $19 million option for 2025.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

10 MLB offseason bold predictions: Juan Soto contract breaks Shohei Ohtani's record, Mets blockbuster, more

The 2024-25 offseason is one week old -- as we wait for the first major move, let's get bold

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

MLB awards finalists announced, Juan Soto sweepstakes heats up | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at all the finalists for the 2024 MLB end-of-year awards, give an update on the Juan Soto sweepstakes, answer fan questions from the Bar-B-Cast mailbag ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

2024 All-MLB Awards: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Chris Sale lead first-team honorees

Ohtani earned first-team All-MLB honors while also taking home two individual awards

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Juan Soto contract predictions: Could free-agent superstar beat Shohei Ohtani's deal? What insiders think

Soto's age and talent make him one of the most desirable players to ever hit free agency

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Mets star Francisco Lindor has been recruiting free agent Juan Soto

The Juan Soto free agent sweepstakes are starting to heat up, and Mets star Francisco Lindor is involved.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

MLB Free Agency 2024: Schedule, how does it work, important dates, top free agents, qualifying offers

Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Corbin Burnes are among the top MLB free agents to watch this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Steve Cohen and Mets contingent meet with Juan Soto and agent Scott Boras: report

The Mets and owner Steve Cohen met with free agent Juan Soto and his agent Scott Boras in California on Saturday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

What's next for Yankees? Juan Soto is the priority, but questions loom about Aaron Boone, Gerrit Cole, payroll

The Yankees have plenty of questions to address after losing to the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Yankees star Juan Soto among 13 players who received qualifying offers on Monday

Juan Soto is expected to decline the Yankees' qualifying offer, which should spark a bidding war to sign the superstar.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Juan Soto's presence — or departure — dominates 3 of top 5 questions Yankees face this offseason

A Soto return would create a fascinating outfield situation; a good problem, but still a problem.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Yankees offseason targets 2025: Biggest needs, best fits and just how much everything depends on Juan Soto

Coming off a 2024 World Series loss, the Yankees seem poised to do whatever it takes to get back to October

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Shohei Ohtani Signed a $700 Million Contract. Juan Soto Wants Something Else.

Soto’s agent, Scott Boras, made it clear that he wouldn’t consider a heavily deferred deal like Ohtani’s.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

2024 MLB qualifying offer: 12 reject $21.05M deal, including Juan Soto, Max Fried; Reds' Nick Martinez accepts

The dozen players who rejected the QO will now hit free agency with draft-pick compensation attached

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 hours ago

MLB contract option decisions: Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw opts for free agency, Braves keep Marcell Ozuna

Here is a roundup of the offseason's most notable option decisions